Our living quarters are a bit close but pretty comfortable. Berthing isin staterooms that generally have two bunks, a small desk and cabinetspace for our personal gear.

Each stateroom is attached to ahead. Some rooms share a head; others have their own.

We eat in the galley. There are crew members who cook threemeals for us. Most meals have rice and beans plus a hot, main dish andveggies. So far there has also been no shortage of cookies fresh from theoven. Once we get on station and begin working 24/7 there will be amidnight meal. That's really important when you are working 12 hourshifts out in the cold.

There are also places to relax and socialize or to meet and talk science.We have a lounge with TV + movies, computers, board games and a satellitephone. A favorite place to escape is the bow. The engines are not veryloud up there and you can get fresh air while you enjoy the scenery. Wealso have a bit of luxury- a sauna and a hot tub.